

The purpose of this program is to provide grants to eligible Maui County resident farmers and ranchers with sustained economic losses resulting from the loss of pasture forage for cattle, death of cattle, destruction of farms, reduced crop yields, and other agriculture property damages arising directly from the excessive axis deer population.
Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Please DO NOT wait until the deadline to submit your application.
Click "Apply Now" to be directed to the fillable Application.
You can complete the application before you print it.
Application Deadline: All applications must be hand delivered, emailed, or postmarked no later than 4 pm on THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026.
NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE IS
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 BY 4 PM.
The application deadline is being extended due to the ongoing work and repairs being done to the damages from the Kona Low storms on farmers and ranchers properties.
Mitigation of Axis Deer and Other Animals
Grant Program
for Farmers and Ranchers
EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE TO MONDAY MAY 18, 2026

County of Maui
Department of Agriculture
Questions or for further assistance?
Please contact Susie Thieman at Lokahi Pacific
808-242-5761, Ext 23 or you can email susie@lokahipacific.org

